Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Leela Lavasani, M.D.
Otolaryngology · Naples, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lavasani
Dr. Leela Lavasani is an otolaryngology specialist in Naples, FL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lavasani performed 14,974 Medicare services across 7,657 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lavasani received a total of $41,899 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 315 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lavasani is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in FL
$41,899 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 109866 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗14,974
Medicare services
Top 1% in FL for otolaryngology
7,657
Unique beneficiaries
$46
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~832 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergy skin test A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens. |
2,870 | $3 | $9 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,658 | $67 | $187 |
| Skin allergy test A test where small amounts of potential allergens are injected into the skin to check for allergic reactions. |
1,631 | $6 | $15 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,605 | $95 | $264 |
| Middle ear function test A diagnostic test used to evaluate how well the middle ear is functioning. |
992 | $12 | $34 |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test A diagnostic evaluation that assesses hearing ability and the capacity to understand spoken words. The test measures how well a patient can detect sounds and recognize speech. |
826 | $27 | $76 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
817 | $34 | $100 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
752 | $83 | $235 |
| Allergy immunotherapy preparation A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens. |
654 | $12 | $30 |
| Flexible laryngoscopy A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx. |
616 | $102 | $272 |
| Nasal endoscopy A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages. |
422 | $147 | $395 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
377 | $117 | $347 |
| Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections. |
316 | $8 | $34 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
188 | $0 | $0 |
| Impacted earwax removal by physician Removal of impacted earwax from one or both ears by a physician on the same day as audiologic testing. |
151 | $40 | $112 |
| Hearing test for various pitches A hearing test that measures the ability to hear different sound frequencies using earphones. |
148 | $24 | $72 |
| Speech recognition test A test to measure the ability to detect and repeat spoken words. |
131 | $29 | $86 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
124 | $1 | $2 |
| Head repositioning exercises for dizziness A series of exercises performed to reposition the head, used to treat dizziness. The procedure is administered on a daily basis. |
86 | $34 | $90 |
| Sleep apnea endoscopy An examination of the upper airway using an endoscope to evaluate sleep-disordered breathing. |
81 | $76 | $206 |
| Microscopic ear examination A detailed visual inspection of the ear using a specialized microscope to examine the ear canal and eardrum. |
74 | $23 | $59 |
| Insertion of hypoglossal nerve neurostimulator electrode and generator and breathing sensor electrode | 64 | $731 | $1,892 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
59 | $11 | $29 |
| Balance testing with recording A procedure to evaluate balance function by recording the results during testing. |
54 | $84 | $222 |
| Vestibular function test with thermal irrigation A test that assesses balance by irrigating both ears with warm and cool fluids to evaluate inner ear function. |
49 | $32 | $82 |
| Test to assess electrical potentials generated in the inner ear as a result of sound stimulation | 43 | $85 | $231 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
35 | $19 | $55 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
27 | $17 | $47 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
26 | $145 | $371 |
| Speech discrimination test A hearing test that measures the ability to recognize and repeat spoken words. |
17 | $18 | $56 |
| Removal of foreign body in ear canal | 16 | $58 | $174 |
| Eardrum incision, aspiration, and/or inflation A procedure involving making an incision in the eardrum, removing fluid, and/or inflating the middle ear space. |
15 | $153 | $401 |
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy, first growth A procedure using a thin needle to remove cells or fluid from a growth for examination. |
13 | $74 | $214 |
| Thyroid lobe removal Surgical removal of one lobe of the thyroid gland located on one side of the neck. |
13 | $606 | $1,546 |
| Tongue biopsy, front two-thirds A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the front two-thirds of the tongue for laboratory examination. |
12 | $146 | $392 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 12 | $135 | $458 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$41,899
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,986/year across 7 years
Top 2% in FL for otolaryngology
31
Companies
315
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$33,804 (80.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,967 (19.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$128 (0.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$20,434
2023
$15,013
2022
$2,821
2021
$1,892
2020
$1,042
2019
$491
2018
$206
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$37,997
GENZYME CORPORATION
$813
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$663
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$528
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$306
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$245
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$148
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$147
kaleo, Inc.
$133
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$128
OptiNose US, Inc.
$96
Xoran Technologies
$88
Genentech USA, Inc.
$88
Medtronic, Inc.
$59
Organogenesis Inc.
$52
Phadia US Inc.
$51
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$48
Acclarent, Inc
$43
Davol Inc.
$40
Ambu Inc.
$26
Checkpoint Surgical, Inc
$24
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$23
Kerecis Limited
$21
Focal Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Stryker Corporation
$20
Atos Medical Inc
$17
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$16
Optinose US, Inc.
$15
Olympus America Inc.
$15
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$15
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$13
Top 3 companies account for 94.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFFINITY · ARISTA AH FlexiTip · AUVI-Q · BELSOMRA · BREO · Checkpoint Stimulators · DUPIXENT · FASENRA · INC. · INSPIRE · ImmunoCAP · Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · MEDLINE INDUSTRIES · MEKINIST · MiniCAT · NTSC · NUCALA · PROPEL · RELIEVA SPINPLUS · Restrata Wound Matrix · Ryaltris · STEALTHSTATION S8 PLATFORM · STROBO VIDERHINLARYNGOSCOPE · Seglentis · TEZSPIRE · ThunderBeat · Trunode · XOLAIR · Xhance · Xolair
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
The majority of payments (81%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for otolaryngology in FL.
Equivalent to $280 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Otolaryngologists within 10 mi
36
Per 100K population
9.3
County median income
$86,173
Nearest hospital
PHYSICIANS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - PINE RIDGE
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Lavasani is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 2% of FL peers, with 18 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Lavasani experienced with allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lavasani performed 2,870 allergy skin test services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Lavasani receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lavasani received a total of $41,899 from 31 companies across 315 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Lavasani's costs compare to other otolaryngologists in Naples?
Dr. Lavasani's average Medicare payment per service is $46. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Lavasani) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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